Localization Sourcing Manager EMEA

The Localization Sourcing manager will play a pivotal role in enhancing the competitiveness of the organization by identifying, developing and onboarding suppliers, with focus on best-cost countries. This position will drive supplier localization initiatives in line with global category strategies and overall industrial footprint strategy in alignment with the business objectives.

Your Mission

Main responsibilities:

• Identifyand qualify new suppliers, prioritizing these in best-cost countries toachieve strategic cost advantages
• Leadlocalization activities for the region in line with global categorystrategies
• Conductsupplier capability assessments, including technical, financial andoperational evaluations
• Implementsupplier onboarding process to meet company quality, delivery andsustainability standards
• Partnerwith the Sourcing groups, Supplier quality other cross functional teams
• Negotiateand establish long‑term agreements with the new suppliers, ensuringcompetitive TCO and favorable terms
• Defineglobal benefit targets and ensure achievement of targets and KPIs on abest cost suppliers development roadmap
• Communicateeffectively and manage relationships with key stakeholders and relevantinternal personnel.
• Ensure compliancewith the sourcing processes

Your Profile

Education requirements:

• MasterDegree or equivalent
• InBusiness, Economics or Engineering (Post-Graduate in Management, Business,Procurement is preferred)
• Proficientin MS Office, Outlook, Basic SAP knowledge or equivalent

Language requirements:

• Frenchand / or Italian is advantage

Professional qualification and experience:

• 5-10years in strategic sourcing in international environment, preferably inhigh industry standards companies
• Internationalnegotiation, contract and claim management
• Preparedto travel
• Experiencein supplier scouting, evaluation, business case creation and assesment
• Additionalexperience in cost reduction projects, value analyses, total quality mgt.,supplier qual. assurance
• Strongwritten and oral communication skills; be able to communicate effectivelyat all levels
• Results oriented

Key behaviour:

• Strategicthinking and business acumen
• Proventrack record of successful supplier onboarding and localizationinitiatives in best cost countries
• Personalitywith high sensitivity to customers and suppliers, balancing empathy andassertiveness
• Strongstrategic skills and problem solving/analytical skills
• Abilityto work with cross-functional teams